INTER MIAMI are reportedly primed to nab Lionel Messi this summer, but Barcelona are also lurking.
Messi will leave PSG but is yet to make a decision on his next club, but Inter Miami have been linked with him for months and could be first to get his signature.
Meanwhile, Saudi emissaries have sounded out Chelsea's N'Golo Kante with a salary package worth a reported £100million on the table for the Frenchman.
And Real Madrid are after a new frontman following Karim Benzema's exit. They've been linked with Harry Kane but are also said to be keen on Kai Havertz.
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Donny van de Beek is looking at options for his departure from Man Utd this summer.
The midfielder is back in training after the serious knee injury he suffered in a game against Bournemouth this season.
Despite liking the club and manager, van de Beek wants regular football and does not believe he will find that in his current home.
Due to his form towards the end of the season, Utd look set to offer Victor Lindelof a new contract.
The defender put in some solid displays at centre-back and impressed manager Erik ten Hag.
Despite still having two years left on his contract, the Dutch manager wants to reaffirm his faith in him with an extension to his current deal.
Meanwhile, Fabrizio Romano has reported that Saudi emissaries were in London today to have talks with N’Golo Kante.
The Chelsea midfielder was always committed to a new deal at Stamford Bridge, which came close in March, but has now given up on such a deal.
It is rumoured that the offer made to him will in the region of €100m inclusive of the image rights & commercial deals.
- By Kieran Davies
Lazio fear Liverpool approach for star
Sergej Milinkovic-Savic has been a player Liverpool have long been admirers of.
With his contract running out next summer, the Italian club are concerned that the Anfield outfit will approach him to help fill their creative midfielder hole.
It is thought as little as £30m would be enough to coax the player away with only one year left on his current deal.
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Dutchman open to St James' Park move
Man Utd midfielder Donny van de Beek is apparently open to a summer move to Newcastle.
While Eddie Howe explored the option of signing him in January, the Dutch player is now looking for regular game time next season.
A move to The Magpies would give him the chance to resurrect his football career after his Old Trafford stint.
- By Kieran Davies
Ex-United stopper agrees Hollywood deal
Ben Foster has reportedly agreed a new deal at Wrexham.
Owner Ryan Reynolds convinced Foster to come out of retirement when the club were plagued by injuries to their goalkeepers.
Now the Deadpool star has managed to get the keeper to agree to a new deal at the Racecourse Ground.
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Kante next on oil-rich hit list
Fabrizio Romano has reported that Saudi emissaries were in London today to have talks with N'Golo Kante.
The Chelsea midfielder was always committed to a new deal at Stamford Bridge, which came close in March, but has now given up on such a deal.
It is rumoured that the offer made to him will in the region of €100m inclusive of the image rights & commercial deals.
- By Kieran Davies
Karim of the Saudi crop
Karim Benzema has finalised his move to Saudi club Al Ittihad on a two-year deal with an option for further season.
He will earn in the region of €200m per year net salary including commercial deals.
Benzema will come up against his old teammate Cristiano Ronaldo in his new challenge.
- By Kieran Davies
Boss hints at new number one
Erik ten Hag has spoken about the keeper situation at Old Trafford.
When quizzed on de Gea’s season this term, the Dutchman said “If you observe teams, you have to be capable of playing from the back and use your keeper as a plus one.
“Otherwise, it’s simple for opponents to put you under pressure, de Gea had to step up. In a number of games, he showed progression.
“I will not say he’ll always be my No.1 because, in a club like Manchester United, there must be competition in all positions.”
- By Kieran Davies
Two player exits could fund transfer swoop
With teams starting to show interest in Kieran Tierney and Folarin Balogun this summer, it is thought that these sales could work towards Arsenal securing their top two targets.
The money brought in from these sales would allow Mikel Arteta to sign both Declan Rice and Moises Caicedo.
Collectively, the pair could cost in the region of £180m which would be the majority of the Spaniards transfer budget.
- By Kieran Davies
Hammers preparing for Rice departure
West Ham are lining up their options should Declan Rice move onto pastures new this summer.
One such target is Chelsea midfielder James Ward Prowse.
Micah Richards called the Southampton midfielder "the most underrated player in the Premier League".
It is reported that despite their relegation, Southampton want in the region of £40m for Ward Prowse.
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Leeds looking to scoop new manager
Relegated Leeds United are in talks with ex-Rangers and Aston Villa manager Steven Gerrard.
With Gerrard also speaking with Leicester City, the competition to secure his services is high.
Both sides are looking to bounce back with promotion to the Premier League at the first time of asking a priority.
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Everton star hints at Liverpool transfer
Striker Neal Maupay has hinted that their Merseyside rivals may be about to make their second midfield signing of the summer.
Speaking about Khephren Thuram, son of legend Lilian Thuram, the Everton player said "He’s a great player. We could be neighbours soon."
Thuram, currently at Nice, made 35 appearances this season with two goals and four assists.
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Now or never for England star
Harry Kane has probably the biggest decision of his career to make this summer, stay at Tottenham or make that one big move.
With Real Madrid looking for a replacement for Karim Benzema, the forward could follow in Gareth Bale's footsteps to Spain.
If he wishes to stay in the Premier League, Man Utd are rumoured to be interested, but could he do that to Tottenham's loyal fans who have lauded him as 'one of their own' remains to be seen.
The final choice is to stay where he is and risk having a career with no trophies to show for it.
- By Kieran Davies
Arsenal told defender available for right price
Fabrizio Romano has reported that The Gunners have been told that Sacha Boey will cost around £22m this summer.
The Galatasaray defender has been someone that Arsenal sporting director has looked at in the past.
Bacary Sagna has commented how he thinks the player will fit in perfectly into Mikel Arteta’s squad.
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Brighton preparing record player bid
Fabrizio Romano is reporting that Roberto De Zerbi's side are readying a £40m bid for Chelsea's Levi Colwill.
Having had a £30m bid rejected recently, The Blues will try to resist any offers with Colwill part of the club's long-term plans.
Brighton however are looking to test Chelsea's resolve.
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Munich opt out of striker bidding war
Bayern Munich legend and supervisory board member Uli Hoeness has spoken about the possibility of signing Victor Osimhen.
"I think Victor Osimhen from Napoli is good. But, in my opinion, he is completely unaffordable."
This paves the way for other clubs to not have to worry about being dragged into a transfer saga with the European giants.
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Mac Allister rejected Man Utd approach
As his transfer to Liverpool edges ever closer, Argentinian midfielder Alexis Mac Allister will have further won the favour of Liverpool fans before even arriving.
It has been revealed that he rejected a late approach by the Red Devils as he looked to link up with Jurgen Klopp's side.
Man Utd will be hoping that decision by the player does not come back to haunt them.
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PSG looking to target summer free agents
Having already signed ex-Real Madrid star Marco Asensio and Inter Milan centre-back Milan Skriniar, the French champions are looking to bolster their squad with another signing.
Borussia Mönchengladbach striker Marcus Thuram is the latest player in their sights.
Other clubs are interested in the versatile striker but the Parisians may have the edge as Thuram looks to stay in the mind of the French national team coaches.
- By Kieran Davies
Dortmund circling Man Utd academy
With Jude Bellingham on the verge of a big-money move this summer, reports are suggesting that the German club are looking at Hannibal Mejbri to replace him.
ten Hag was keen on giving the youngster some chances in the first team squad in pre-season but may be tempted to cash in should Dortmund come calling.
This tactic has been used by the German powerhouses with players such as Jadon Sancho previously.
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Kim on way to Reds
Kim Min-Jae is reportedly closing in on a move to Man Utd.
But he will not link up with Erik ten Hag until later in the summer after first completing military training in South Korea.
Il Mattino claims Kim has already said goodbye to Napoli teammates after winning the title in his one and only season.
And he is now preparing to move to Old Trafford, with United set to trigger a £51million release clause in his contract.
- By Anthony Chapman
Felix 'could have been successful'
John Barnes is flabbergasted Chelsea did not make Joao Felix's loan permanent.
He told Indiabetting: “I think he could have been a Premier League success with Chelsea.”
“Had they had a centre-forward, he would be a perfect player to play alongside a centre-forward. So it has nothing to do with him but it’s more because they have priorities somewhere else.”
“In an inconsistent Chelsea team I think he’s done well as anybody else and he’s a fantastic player as a number 10. But they don’t need a number 10 at the moment."
- By Anthony Chapman
Galtier sacked after title win
PSG have axed boss Christophe Galtier just days after winning the Ligue 1 title.
The Frenchman only joined them a year ago from Nice.
But Galtier has been shown the door as PSG prepare a move for Julian Nagelsmann.
Marco Asensio is set to be his first signing on a free transfer from Real Madrid, with Sporting Lisbon's Manuel Ugarte to follow for £52m.
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Chelsea tactics leave rivals 'bewildered'
PSG chiefs have reportedly been left "bewildered" by Chelsea's transfer tactics under Todd Boehly.
The American abandoned his pursuit of Sporting Lisbon's Manuel Ugarte after being outmuscled financially by the French champs.
But PSG don't understand Boehly's view point when he has already spent over £600million in a year.
And they are more than happy to go over Ugarte's "market value" in order to wrap up a deal for the Uruguayan anchorman.
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Bellingham transfer 'better than Rice'
Treble winner Andy Cole believes if Declan Rice is worth £100million, then Jude Bellingham is a more worthwhile signing.
He told BoyleSports: "If Declan Rice is costing around £100m, then Manchester United might as well go for Jude Bellingham as he's in the same price bracket.
"Even if Bellingham is going to Real Madrid, nothing is confirmed yet.
"I know who I would go for if I had to choose who to spend £100m on. Let's wait and see."
- By Anthony Chapman
Saudis make move for Kante
N'Golo Kante is reportedly set to meet with representatives from several Saudi Arabian clubs this week.
Fabrizio Romano claims chiefs from Al-Nassr and Al-Ittihad are in London to propose contracts worth £86million.
The duo already boast Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema respectively.
And they now want Kante on a free transfer, although the player's preference to pen a new contract with Chelsea.
- By Anthony Chapman
Gunners back in for Fresneda
Arsenal have revived their interest in teenage defender Ivan Fresneda following Real Valladolid’s relegation from La Liga.
Mikel Arteta was keen on the 18-year-old right-back during the January transfer window when he was looking to strengthen his squad for the title run-in.
But any hopes of a deal were scuppered when Valladolid slapped a £35million price tag on the highly-regarded Spanish youth international.
Now there are suggestions that they are ready to sell for just half of that original valuation and that could open the door for Arsenal to make a formal £17.5m offer.
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